LG G Pad 8.3
![]() LG G Pad 8.3 in White | |
Also known as | V500 (WiFi) VK810 (LTE) |
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Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
Product family | LG G series |
Type | Tablet,media player,PC |
Release date | 14 October 2013 6 March 2014 (LTE) | (WiFi only)
Operating system | Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean" Upgradable toAndroid 5.0.2 "Lollipop"via OTA update |
CPU | WiFi version: 1.7 GHz quad-core Krait 300SoCprocessor[1]Snapdragon 600 Verizon LTE version: 1.5 Ghz quad-core[1] |
Memory | 2 GB |
Storage | 16GBflash memory, microSDXCslot |
Display | 1920×1200px, 8.3 in (21 cm) diagonal, WUXGA IPSdisplay (273ppi;107 ppcm) |
Graphics | Adreno 320 |
Input | Multi-touchscreen,digital compass,proximityandambient lightsensors,accelerometer |
Camera | 5.0MPAF rear-facing, 1.3 MP front-facing |
Connectivity | Cat3 100:50 Mbit/s hexa-band 800, 850, 900, 1,800, 2,100, 2,600 MHz (4G, LTE model)
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n (2.4, 5 GHz),Bluetooth(3.0 with Android 4.2; 4.0 LE with Android 4.4), HDMI (external cable) |
Power | 4,600mAhLi-ion battery |
Dimensions | 216.8 mm (8.54 in) H 126.5 mm (4.98 in) W 8.3 mm (0.33 in) D |
Mass | 338 g (0.745 lb) |
Predecessor | LG Optimus Pad |
Successor | LG G Pad 7.0 LG G Pad 8.0 LG G Pad 10.1 |
TheLGG Pad 8.3(also known asLG G Tab 8.3) is an 8.3-inch (21 cm)Android-basedtablet computerproduced and marketed byLG Electronics.[2]It belongs to theLG G series,and was announced on 4 September 2013 and launched in November 2013. Unlike its predecessor which had an 8.9-inch (23 cm) screen, the G Pad 8.3 has a smaller 8.3-inch (21 cm) screen.
History
[edit]The G Pad 8.3 was first announced on 31 August 2013.[2]It was officially unveiled at the 2013 Mobile World Conference. At that time, LG confirmed that the G Pad 8.3 would be released worldwide in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2013.[3]
On 14 October 2013, the G Pad 8.3 was released in Korea for 550,000 won. It was later released to the US market on 15 November 2013 for US$349.99.
On 10 December 2013, a version of the G Pad 8.3 with stockAndroid 4.4(similarly to one of its competitors, theNexus 7) was released onGoogle PlayStore.[4]
Starting in March 2014, Verizon Wireless began offering a version of the G Pad 8.3 forVerizon's4G/LTEnetwork, known as the LG G Pad 8.3 LTE. It launched at $99.99 from March 6–10, and then was offered at $199.99—both with a two-year activation. It was also available without a contract at $299.99.[5]
Features
[edit]The G Pad 8.3 is released withAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.LG has customized the interface with itsOptimus UIsoftware. As well as apps from Google, includingGoogle Play,GmailandYouTube,it has access toLGapps such as QPair, QSlide, KnockOn, and Slide Aside.[citation needed]
The G Pad 8.3 has been available in four variants:[6]
- LG G Pad 8.3 LTE (VK810) for the Verizon Wireless LTE network
- LG G Pad 8.3Google Play Edition(V510) with Google apps and automatic updates
- LG G Pad 8.3 Black (V500 Black) for WiFi-only
- LG G Pad 8.3 White (V500 White) for WiFi-only
Internal storage is 16 GB, with amicroSDXCcard slot for expansion. It has an 8.3-inch (21 cm)WUXGA TFTscreen with a resolution of 1920 by 1200 pixels. It has a 1.3 MP front camera without flash and 5.0 MP AF rear-facing camera, as well as the ability to record HD videos.[7]
In April 2014, LG releasedAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatwith some improvements to the UI and the browser, as well as some new graphical details such as the transparent status bar and the white indicators included with KitKat.[8]In late June 2014, LG released theAndroid4.4.4 KitKat update for the G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition.[9]
In April 2015 the GPE versions were updated toAndroid 5.0 Lollipop.[10]
References
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- ^"LG G Pad 8.3 V500".GSMArena.Retrieved2013-09-06.
- ^abPollicino, Joe (31 August 2013)."LG G Pad 8.3 revealed ahead of IFA, rolls out globally in Q4".Engadget.Retrieved2013-09-06.
- ^LG G Pad 8.3 release date
- ^"LG takes on the Nexus 7 with an 8-inch Google Play Edition tablet".The Verge.10 December 2013.Retrieved2013-12-10.
- ^Author unknown (2014-03-14). LG And Verizon Wireless Introduce LG G Pad 8.3 LTE For A Smooth, Seamless Connected Experience. PR Newswire, 14 March 2014. Retrieved on 2014-05-21 fromhttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-and-verizon-wireless-introduce-lg-g-pad-83-lte-for-a-smooth-seamless-connected-experience-248378941.html.
- ^LG Electronics (2014). Tablets. Marketing site. Retrieved on 2014-05-21 fromhttp://www.lg.com/us/tablets.
- ^"LG G Pad 8.3 - Full tablet specifications".
- ^LG G Pad 8.3 KitKat update now rolling out across Europe (Update: U.S. Too!).Android Central.Retrieved 1 July 2014
- ^Android 4.4.4 KitKat for LG G Pad 8.3.International Business Times. Retrieved 1 July 2014
- ^"Android 5.1 Lollipop Update Hits the LG G Pad 8.3".7 April 2015.